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Comprehensive Guidance on Lasting Power of Attorney
Protect your peace of mind with Lasting Power of Attorney. Our team in Warwick & Warwickshire ensures your wishes are respected by appointing trusted individuals to manage your health and financial decisions if you ever become unable to do so.
Having Lasting Power of Attorney in place means securing your future and relieving stress for your loved ones. Contact us today to start planning.
It’s never easy to think about a time when you might not be able to make decisions for yourself — but planning ahead can make all the difference for you and your loved ones.
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make important decisions on your behalf if you ever lose the mental capacity to do so. Whether due to illness, injury, or age-related conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, an LPA ensures that your affairs are handled by someone who knows your wishes and will act in your best interests.
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We help individuals and families across Warwick and Warwickshire create clear, legally sound LPAs to protect their futures and ease the burden on those closest to them.
What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you (the donor) choose one or more people (your attorneys) to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.
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A stroke or serious accident
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Cognitive illnesses such as Alzheimer’s or dementia
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A temporary condition affecting your ability to make decisions
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You can choose anyone you trust to be your attorney — a partner, family member, friend, or professional — and provide detailed instructions or preferences for how you’d like them to act.
How LPAs Work: Flexibility and Control
Losing mental capacity doesn’t always happen all at once. You may still be able to make some decisions, such as what to wear or eat, but not others — like managing your bills or making healthcare choices.
An LPA is flexible. You can:
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Appoint multiple attorneys to act together or separately
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Specify how decisions should be made
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Include guidance, instructions, or preferences to retain some control over future choices
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This way, even if you’re unable to speak for yourself, your values and wishes are still respected.
The Two Types of Lasting Power of Attorney
1. Health and Welfare LPA
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This LPA gives your attorney the authority to make decisions about your:
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Daily care, meals, and routine
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Medical treatment and care plans
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Living arrangements and care home decisions
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End-of-life care preferences (if stated)
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It only comes into effect once you lose mental capacity, giving you full control until that time.
2. Property and Financial Affairs LPA
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This LPA gives your attorney control over your financial matters, including:
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Managing bank accounts and paying bills
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Collecting pensions or benefits
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Making investments
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Selling or maintaining your home
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Handling care fees and other expenses
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This LPA can be used as soon as it’s registered, with your permission — giving you added flexibility in managing your finances, even if you’re still mentally capable.
Why Set Up an LPA Now?
Without a valid LPA in place, your family may face significant delays, costs, and stress:
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They would need to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy — a process that is lengthy, costly, and emotionally draining
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Court-appointed deputies must pay ongoing annual supervision fees and insurance bonds, all taken from your estate
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Joint accounts could be frozen, even if they’re used to pay for essential bills or care
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By creating an LPA now, you avoid these issues and ensure that the people you trust are legally able to act quickly and confidently on your behalf.
Our Recommendation: Consider Both Types of LPA
Both Health & Welfare and Property & Financial Affairs LPAs cover different aspects of your life, and both could become invaluable in the future. That’s why we strongly recommend putting both documents in place.
Planning ahead now means peace of mind for you and reassurance for your loved ones — knowing everything will be taken care of, just the way you want it.
Get Started with LPA Planning in Warwick & Warwickshire
Our experienced team can guide you through the entire LPA process with clarity and care. We’ll help you understand your options, choose the right attorneys, and ensure your documents are legally valid and tailored to your unique needs.
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Protect your future today.
Contact us for a free initial consultation or to learn more about how a Lasting Power of Attorney can support you and your family.